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W.H. Walsh
Double Bay Sydney
Certificate of Authentication and Description
This is to certify that the item illustrated and described below is a genuine antique
map, print or book that was first produced and published in 1853, today 172 years ago.
October 20, 2025
Cartographer(s)
W.H. Walsh
First Published
Sydney, 1853
This edition
only copy known
Size
20.5 x 31 cms
Technique
Watercolour
Stock number
19703
Condition
mint
Description
Early acquarel of the beach at Double Bay, Sydney. Middle Head and North Head in the distance, as well as several threemasters. A small cottage is on the left, and the image is composed around a small party in the centre.
Signed and dated in the lower right: "Double Bay Sydney W.H. Walsh 1853".
Walsh is recorded as a friend and sketching companion of Conrad Martens.
Rarity
Unique watercolour/acquarel.
Condition
No restorations or imperfections. Pristine condition.